Rider’s Guide to New/Updated Street Motorcycles for 2017

Talk about an embarrassment of riches! More than 100 street motorcycles are all-new or significantly updated for the 2017 model year. This bumper crop includes bikes from 16 manufacturers in 8 different countries, and the variety in terms of displacement, style, technology and performance is staggering. Here they are, in alphabetical order by manufacturer, with photos and links to details and road tests.

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2017 Aprilia RSV4 RF

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2017 Aprilia RSV4 RF
2017 Aprilia RSV4 RF

Upgraded electronics, suspension, brakes and more. Up-spec RF features Öhlins suspension and lightweight forged aluminum forged wheels.

Read our 2017 Aprilia RSV4 RF/RR first look review

2017 Aprilia RSV4 RR

2017 Aprilia RSV4 RR
2017 Aprilia RSV4 RR

Same updates at the RF, but with Sachs suspension and cast wheels.

Read our 2017 Aprilia RSV4 RF/RR first look review

2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory

2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory
2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory

Upgraded electronics, suspension, brakes and more. Up-spec Factory features Öhlins suspension and steering damper, an RSV4-derived, two-up tail section and Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires with a wider 200/55 rear.

Read our 2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory/RR first look review

2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR

2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR
2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR

Same updates as the Factory, but with Sachs suspension and Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires with a 190/55 rear.

Read our 2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory/RR first look review

2017 Benelli Tornado TNT300

2017 Benelli Tornado TNT300 (on right)
2017 Benelli Tornado TNT300 (on right)

Benelli is back, manufactured and distributed by Chinese company Qianjiang, with two Tornado streetfighter models for 2017.

Read our 2017 Benelli Tornado TNT300 first look review

2017 Benelli Tornado TNT600

2017 Benelli Tornado TNT600
2017 Benelli Tornado TNT600

Larger 600cc version of the Chinese-built Benelli Tornado TNT300.

Read our 2017 Benelli Tornado TNT600 first look review

2017 BMW F 800 GT

2017 BMW F 800 GT
2017 BMW F 800 GT

BMW’s 798cc parallel-twin powered sport tourer gets new electronics and more.

Read our 2017 BMW F 800 GT first look review

2017 BMW F 800 R

2017 BMW F 800 R
2017 BMW F 800 R

The 798cc parallel-twin powered roadster has also been updated for 2017.

Read our 2017 BMW F 800 R first look review

2017 BMW K 1600 GT

2017 BMW K 1600 GT
2017 BMW K 1600 GT

The mighty 6-cylinder, 160-horsepower K 1600 GT sport tourer gets Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment, optional Reverse Assist, optional Shift Assistant Pro and updated styling.

Read our 2017 BMW K 1600 GT first look review

2017 BMW K 1600 GTL

2017 BMW K 1600 GTL
2017 BMW K 1600 GTL

BMW’s luxury tourer gets similar updates as its K 1600 GT stablemate.

Read our 2017 BMW K 1600 GTL first look review

2017 BMW R 1200 GS

2017 BMW R 1200 GS
2017 BMW R 1200 GS

The ultra-popular boxer-powered adventure tourer gets updated standard and optional electronics, as well as a facelift.

Read our 2017 BMW R 1200 GS first look review

2017 BMW R 1200 GS Exclusive

2017 BMW R 1200 GS Exclusive
2017 BMW R 1200 GS Exclusive

A new styling package aimed at touring riders with a comfortable two-piece seat, a splash guard on the front fender and special livery.

Read our 2017 BMW R 1200 GS Exclusive first look review

2017 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye

2017 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye
2017 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye

A new styling package aimed at off-road riders with stiffer suspension with more travel, a Rallye seat, a short windscreen, radiator and frame guards, wide enduro footpegs, cross-spoke wheels, optional knobby dual-sport tires and special Rallye livery.

Read our 2017 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye first look review

2017 BMW R nineT

2017 BMW R nineT
2017 BMW R nineT

BMW’s retro roadster gets some cosmetic updates for 2017.

Read our 2017 BMW R nineT first look review

2017 BMW R nineT Pure

2017 BMW R nineT Pure
2017 BMW R nineT Pure (Photo by Kevin Wing)

A new R nineT spin-off model that takes a minimalist approach to styling.

Read our 2017 BMW R nineT Pure road test review

2017 BMW R nineT Racer

2017 BMW R nineT Racer
2017 BMW R nineT Racer (Photo by Kevin Wing)

Another R nineT spin-off model inspired by sportbikes from the 1970s.

Read our 2017 BMW R nineT Racer first look review

2017 BMW R nineT Scrambler

2017 BMW R nineT Scrambler
2017 BMW R nineT Scrambler (Photo by Kevin Wing)

Yet another R nineT variant that aims to capitalize on the surging popularity of scramblers. Check out our first-ride report.

Read our 2017 BMW R nineT Scrambler first ride review

2017 BMW S 1000 R

2017 BMW S 1000 R
2017 BMW S 1000 R

BMW’s in-line four-cylinder streetfighter gets more power, less weight, vibration-free handlebars and other updates.

Read our 2017 BMW S 1000 R first look review

2017 BMW S 1000 RR

2017 BMW S 1000 RR
2017 BMW S 1000 RR

BMW’s in-line four-cylinder sportbike gets updated electronics, a single seat as standard equipment (with a optional passenger seat free of charge) and new color options.

Read our 2017 BMW S 1000 RR first look review

2017 BMW S 1000 XR

2017 BMW S 1000 XR
2017 BMW S 1000 XR

BMW’s in-line four-cylinder adventure street bike gets more power, less weight, vibration-free handlebars and new color options.

Read our 2017 BMW S 1000 XR first look review

2017 Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited

2017 Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited
2017 Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited

A new top-of-the-line touring model in Can-Am’s Spyder F3 cruiser lineup.

Read our 2017 Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited first look review

2017 Can-Am Spyder F3-S

2017 Can-Am Spyder F3-S Daytona Edition
2017 Can-Am Spyder F3-S Daytona Edition

The new Can-Am Spyder F3-S offers added excitement with a new Sport Mode that allows controlled rear-wheel drifts.

Read our 2017 Can-Am Spyder F3-S first look review

2017 CSC RXR

2017 CSC RXR
2017 CSC RXR

Based on the Zongshen-built RX3 Adventure, the RXR is a “no frills” variant that eliminates the luggage, crash guards and other bits, saving 50 pounds and $400.

Read our 2017 CSC RXR first look review

2017 CSC RZ3

2017 CSC RZ3
2017 CSC RZ3

Based on the Zongshen-built RX3 Adventure, the RZ3 streetfighter has a liquid-cooled, 250cc single and costs just $3,495.

Read our 2017 CSC RZ3 first look review

2017 Ducati 1299 Superleggera

2017 Ducati 1299 Superleggera
2017 Ducati 1299 Superleggera

OMG, this near-MotoGP-spec bike makes 215 horsepower, weighs just 386 pounds and is the first factory bike to be built with a carbon fiber frame, subframe, swingarm, wheels and bodywork.

Read our 2017 Ducati 1299 Superleggera first look review

2017 Ducati Monster 797

2017 Ducati Monster 797
2017 Ducati Monster 797

Ducati has gone back to its Monster roots with this new model, which is powered by the air-cooled 803cc L-twin from the Scrambler.

Read our 2017 Ducati Monster 797 first look review

2017 Ducati Monster 1200

2017 Ducati Monster 1200
2017 Ducati Monster 1200

Updated for 2017 with more power, new electronics (including cornering ABS), updated styling and more. Check out our first-ride report on the new Monster 1200 S.

Read our 2017 Ducati Monster 1200 S first ride review

2017 Ducati Monster 1200 S

2017 Ducati Monster 1200 S
2017 Ducati Monster 1200 S (Photo by Milagro)

The higher-spec Monster 1200 S has Öhlins suspension and other upgrades. We rode it in the Maritime Alps of France and think it’s the best Monster yet.

Read our 2017 Ducati Monster 1200 S first ride review

2017 Ducati Multistrada 950

2017 Ducati Multistrada 950
2017 Ducati Multistrada 950 (Photo by Milagro)

A new, less-expensive, smaller-displacement Multistrada adventure tourer.

Read our 2017 Ducati Multistrada 950 first ride review

Watch our 2017 Ducati Multistrada 950 VIDEO review

2017 Ducati Scrambler Café Racer

2017 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer
2017 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer (Photo by Milagro)

A new Scrambler variant with low, clip-on handlebars, a humped seat, a Termignoni exhaust, fully adjustable upside-down fork, sportbike tires on gold wheels and more.

Read our 2017 Ducati Scrambler Café Racer first ride review

2017 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled

2017 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
2017 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled

A new Scrambler variant geared toward off-road riding with a beefier frame, taller suspension (7.9 inches of travel!) and more.

Read our 2017 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled first look review

2017 Ducati SuperSport

2017 Ducati SuperSport
2017 Ducati SuperSport

Ducati is bringing back the legendary SuperSport, a street-oriented sportbike that’s powered by the a 937cc Testastretta 11° L-twin.

Read our 2017 Ducati SuperSport/S first look review

2017 Ducati SuperSport S

2017 Ducati SuperSport S
2017 Ducati SuperSport S

This higher-spec version of the SuperSport has fully adjustable Öhlins suspension front and rear, Ducati Quick Shift and a color-matched rear seat cowl.

Read our 2017 Ducati SuperSport/S first look review

2017 Harley-Davidson CVO Limited

2017 Harley-Davidson CVO Limited
2017 Harley-Davidson CVO Limited (Photo by Riles & Nelson)

For 2017, Harley’s Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) touring bikes get the all-new Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 114 (114ci or 1,870cc) engine and upgraded Showa suspension.

Read our 2017 Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring Bikes first ride review

2017 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide

2017 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide
2017 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide (Photo by Riles & Nelson)

Like the Limited, the CVO Street Glide is powered by the new Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 114 and features upgraded Showa suspension.

Read our 2017 Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring Bikes first ride review

2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic

2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic
2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic

Since it lacks fairing lowers (where radiators are hidden on Twin-Cooled bikes), the Electra Glide Ultra Classic gets the precision oil-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 107 (107ci or 1,750cc) engine and new Showa suspension.

Read our 2017 Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring Bikes first ride review

2017 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler

2017 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler
2017 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler

Harley’s Softail-based trike gets the precision oil-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 107 (107ci or 1,750cc) engine.

Read our 2017 Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring Bikes first ride review

2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide

2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide
2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide

With its distinctive, frame-mounted sharknose faring, the Road Glide gets the precision oil-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine and new Showa suspension.

Read our 2017 Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring Bikes first ride review

2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special

2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special

The Road Glide Special adds Reflex Linked ABS, Smart Security System and the Boom! Box 6.5GT infotainment system.

Read our 2017 Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring Bikes first ride review

2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra

2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra
2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra (Photo by Riles & Nelson)

The Road Glide Ultra is ready for touring with a taller windscreen, Tour-Pak trunk with passenger backrest, the Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 107 and new Showa suspension.

Read our 2017 Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring Bikes first ride review

2017 Harley-Davidson Road King

2017 Harley-Davidson Road King
2017 Harley-Davidson Road King

Harley’s classic hard bagger with windshield gets the new gets the precision oil-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine and new Showa suspension.

Read our 2017 Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring Bikes first ride review

2017 Harley-Davidson Road King Special

2017 Harley-Davidson Road King Special
2017 Harley-Davidson Road King Special

This Special version of the Road King gets less chrome, more black, stretched saddlebags and other special touches like the 9-inch-tall, 1.25-inch-diameter mini-ape hanger handlebar.

Read our 2017 Harley-Davidson Road King Special first look review

2017 Harley-Davidson Street Glide

2017 Harley-Davidson Street Glide
2017 Harley-Davidson Street Glide (Photo by Riles & Nelson)

With its iconic, handlebar-mounted Batwing fairing, the best-selling Street Glide gets the precision oil-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine and new Showa suspension.

Read our 2017 Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring Bikes first ride review

2017 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special

2017 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special
2017 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special

The Street Glide Special adds Reflex Linked ABS and the Smart Security System.

Read our 2017 Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring Bikes first ride review

2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod

2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod
2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod (Photo by Brian J. Nelson)

The Street Rod is Harley-Davidson’s first factory custom based on the Street 750. It has urban styling, sharper handling, revised suspension and more engine performance.

Read our 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod first ride review

2017 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra

2017 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra
2017 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra

Harley’s touring trike gets the precision oil-cooled Milwaukee-Eight 107 (107ci or 1,750cc) engine and new Showa suspension.

Read our 2017 Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring Bikes first ride review

2017 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited

2017 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited
2017 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited

Harley’s top-of-the-line touring model gets the Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 107 and new Showa suspension.

Read our 2017 Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring Bikes first ride review

2017 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Low

2017 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Low
2017 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited Low

A variation of Harley’s top-of-the-line touring model with a shorter reach to the handlebar, a lower seat height and a narrower primary drive for an easier reach to the ground.

Read our 2017 Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring Bikes first ride review

2017 Honda CBR1100 EX

2017 Honda CB1100 EX
2017 Honda CB1100 EX

Honda’s retro homage to the original CB750 has been updated for 2017, now with an ‘EX’ added to its name along with a facelift as well as a host of performance upgrades.

Read our 2017 Honda CB1100EX first look review

2017 Honda CBR1000RR

2017 Honda CBR1000RR
2017 Honda CBR1000RR

Honda’s flagship sportbike gets a major update with more power, less weight, new electronics and more (including the first titanium fuel tank on a production bike).

Read our 2017 Honda CBR1000RR first look review

2017 Honda CBR1000RR SP

2017 Honda CBR1000RR SP
2017 Honda CBR1000RR SP

The higher-spec SP version gets the same updates as the standard CBR1000RR but adds semi-active Öhlins Electronic Control suspension (S-EC), wheelie control, slide control, a quickshifter and Brembo brakes.

Read our 2017 Honda CBR1000RR SP/2 first look review

2017 Honda CBR1000RR SP2

2017 Honda CBR1000RR SP2
2017 Honda CBR1000RR SP2

A higher-spec version of the SP, the SP2 is a competition-focused, limited-production model that comes with larger valves and lighter forged-aluminum Marchesini wheels.

Read our 2017 Honda CBR1000RR SP/2 first look review

2017 Honda CRF250L

2017 Honda CRF250L
2017 Honda CRF250L

Honda’s popular 250cc dual-sport has been updated for 2017.

Read our 2017 Honda CRF250L/Rally first look review

2017 Honda CRF250L Rally

2017 Honda CRF250L Rally
2017 Honda CRF250L Rally

Based on the updated CRF250L dual-sport, the new Rally gets a fairing with a small windscreen, a larger gas tank, taller suspension and larger disc brakes.

Read our 2017 Honda CRF250L/Rally first look review

2017 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

2017 Honda Africa Twin.
2017 Honda Africa Twin (Photo by Kevin Wing)

Updates to the Africa Twin for 2017 include stronger wheels and footpegs, and we finally get the stunning white/red/blue paint scheme in the U.S.

Read our Tour Test of the 2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT

2017 Honda Rebel 300

2017 Honda Rebel 500 and Rebel 300
2017 Honda Rebel 500 (left) and Rebel 300 (right) (Photo by Kevin Wing)

Based on Honda’s CB300F, the new Rebel 300 is powered by a 281cc single, weighs 361 pounds and will be available with or without ABS.

Read our 2017 Honda Rebel 300/500 first ride review

2017 Honda Rebel 500

2017 Honda Rebel 500
2017 Honda Rebel 500 (Photo by Kevin Wing)

Based on Honda’s CB500F, the new Rebel 500 is powered by a 471cc parallel twin, and shares similar styling as the 300 with a raked-out front end and fat tires on 16-inch wheels.

Read our 2017 Honda Rebel 500 first ride review

2017 Indian Chieftain

2017 Indian Chieftain
2017 Indian Chieftain

Big change for 2017 on the Chieftain is the new Ride Command infotainment system.

Read our 2017 Indian Chieftain/Roadmaster first ride review

2017 Indian Chieftain Elite

2017 Indian Chieftain Elite
2017 Indian Chieftain Elite (Photo by Barry Hathaway)

The Elite is one of two new factory-custom Chieftains for 2017, and this is is the all-in, spare-no-expense model.

Read our 2017 Indian Chieftain Elite/Limited first ride review

2017 Indian Chieftain Limited

2017 Indian Chieftain Limited
2017 Indian Chieftain Limited (Photo by Barry Hathaway)

The Limited is one of two new factory-custom Chieftains for 2017, and the one shown above has several optional accessories like mini-ape hanger handlebers.

Read our 2017 Indian Chieftain Elite/Limited first ride review

2017 Indian Roadmaster

2017 Indian Roadmaster
2017 Indian Roadmaster (Photo by Barry Hathaway)

Like the Chieftain, the Roadmaster gets the new Ride Command infotainment system.

Read our 2017 Indian Chieftain/Roadmaster first ride review

2017 Indian Roadmaster Classic

2017 Indian Roadmaster Classic
2017 Indian Roadmaster Classic (Photo by Barry Hathaway)

The new Classic variant of the Roadmaster has Desert Tan leather saddlebags and trunk, and it sheds fairing lowers, accessory electrical outlets and rear audio speakers for its $2,000 lower MSRP.

Read our 2017 Indian Roadmaster Classic road test review

2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650

2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 (Photo by Brian J. Nelson)
2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 (Photo by Brian J. Nelson)

Kawasaki’s venerable, middleweight sportbike gets a major update for 2017, with a revised engine, a new chassis and a substantial reduction in weight.

Read our 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 first ride review

2017 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS

2017 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
2017 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS (Photo by Drew Ruiz)

For 2017, Kawasaki has updated the Ninja 1000’s electronics, wind protection, comfort, styling and instrumentation. And, yes, it’s still available with factory accessory saddlebags.

Read our 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS first ride review

2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR ABS

2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR
2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR

Kawasaki’s most track-focused Ninja is based on the updated-for-2016 ZX-10R. It gets engine upgrades, a revised quickshifter, forged Marchesini wheels, Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires, a single seat with a aerodynamic rear cowl and special World Superbike livery.

Read our 2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR ABS first look review

2017 Kawasaki Versys-X 300

2017 Kawasaki Versys-X 300 (Photo by Kevin Wing)
2017 Kawasaki Versys-X 300 (Photo by Kevin Wing)

Joining the popular Versys 650 and Versys 1000 street-adventure bikes for 2017 is the new Versys-X 300, which has the same 296cc parallel twin as the Ninja 300, spoked wheels with a 19-inch front and a large 4.5-gallon tank.

Read our 2017 Kawasaki Versys-X 300 first ride review

2017 Kawasaki Z125 Pro

2017 Kawasaki Z125 Pro
2017 Kawasaki Z125 Pro (Photo by Kevin Wing)

Team Green’s answer to Honda’s popular Grom, Kawi’s Z125 Pro has aggressive styling, a 125cc single and a $2,999 price tag. Check out our first ride review from San Francisco.

Read our 2017 Kawasaki Z125 Pro first ride review

2017 Kawasaki Z650

2017 Kawasaki Z650
2017 Kawasaki Z650 (Photo by Kevin Wing)

Based on the updated Ninja 650, the Z650 is a new middleweight streetfighter.

Read our 2017 Kawasaki Z650 first ride review

2017 Kawasaki Z900 ABS

2017 Kawasaki Z900
2017 Kawasaki Z900 (Photo by Drew Ruiz)

Replacing the Z800 is the new Sugomi-styled Z900, which is built around a new 948cc inline four-cylinder engine and a new steel twin-spar trellis frame.

Read our 2017 Kawasaki Z900 ABS first ride review

2017 KTM 390 Duke

2017 KTM 390 Duke
2017 KTM 390 Duke (Photo by Sebas Romero & Marco Campelli)

KTM’s scrappy little hooligan bike gets a thorough update for 2017, with throttle-by-wire, a slipper clutch, updated brakes and suspension, and much more.

Read our 2017 KTM 390 Duke first ride review

2017 KTM 1090 Adventure R

2017 KTM 1090 Adventure R
2017 KTM 1090 Adventure R (Photo by Adam Booth)

The 1190 Adventures are going away for 2017. New to the lineup is the off-road-ready, 125-horsepower 1090 Adventure R.

Read our 2017 KTM Adventure lineup first ride review

2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT (Photography by Marco Campelli, Luca Piffaretti & Sebas Romero)

This sport-touring version of “The Beast” has more comfortable seating, more wind protection, a larger tank, semi-active suspension, saddlebags and more. Check out our first-ride report.

Read our 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT first ride review

2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R

2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R
2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R

The Beast has been updated for 2017 with 177 horsepower, revised suspension, updated electronics and fresh styling.

Read our 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R first look review

2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

This new, off-road-ready version of the 1290 Super Adventure has a 21-inch front wheel, Continental TKC80 knobbikes, 8.7 inches of suspension travel, state-of-the-art electronics and much more.

Read our 2017 KTM Adventure lineup first look review

2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure T

2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure T
2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure T

A “T” was added to the model name for 2017 to distinguish it from the 1290-R. Updates include Hill Hold Control and Motor Slip Regulation as standard, Quickshifter+ (up and down clutchless shifting) and improved protection from engine heat.

Read our 2017 KTM Adventure lineup first look review

2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress

2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress
2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress (Photo by Kevin Wing)

Moto Guzzi’s wild-style, carbon fiber-clad bagger was introduced at the 76th Sturgis Rally. Check out our first-ride report.

Read our 2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress first ride review

Read our 2017 factory-custom bagger comparison review: Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress vs Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Anniversario

2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Anniversario
2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Anniversario

In addition to V7 III updates, the limited-edition Anniversario celebrates the 50th anniversary of the V7 line with special features and styling.

Read our 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III lineup first look review

2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Racer

2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Racer
2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Racer

Moto Guzzi’s V7 line gets third-generation updates, including a revised engine, new traction control and ABS, a new chassis and updated instrumentation.

Read our 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III lineup first look review

2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Special

2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Special
2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Special

Moto Guzzi’s V7 line gets third-generation updates, including a revised engine, new traction control and ABS, a new chassis and updated instrumentation.

Read our 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III lineup first look review

2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone

2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone
2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone

Moto Guzzi’s V7 line gets third-generation updates, including a revised engine, new traction control and ABS, a new chassis and updated instrumentation.

Read our 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III lineup first look review

2017 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber

2017 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
2017 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber (Photo by Milagro)

The V9 line is new for 2017, and is available as the blacked-out Bobber or the classic-looking Roamer. We traveled to Moto Guzzi’s home turf to ride them both.

Read our 2017 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber and v9 Roamer first ride review

2017 Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer

2017 Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer
2017 Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer (Photo by Milagro)

The V9 line is new for 2017, and is available as the classic-looking Roamer or the blacked-out Bobber. We traveled to Moto Guzzi’s home turf to ride them both.

Read our 2017 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber and v9 Roamer first ride review

2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000/ABS

2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000
2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 (Photo by Brian J. Nelson)

Suzuki’s flagship, liter-class sportbike is all-new from the ground up.

Read our 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 first ride review

2017 GSX-R1000R ABS

2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R ABS
2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R ABS

The higher-spec R version of the GSX-R1000 gets upgraded suspension and more.

Read our 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000/ABS/R first look review

2017 Suzuki SV650

2017 Suzuki SV650
2017 Suzuki SV650 (Photo by Adam Campbell)

Suzuki’s cult classic budget bomber is back for 2017, with styling more like the original, engine upgrades and more. Check out our first-ride report.

Read our 2017 Suzuki SV650 first ride review

2017 Suzuki VanVan 200

2018 Suzuki VanVan 200
2018 Suzuki VanVan 200

Available for years in Japan, the VanVan 200 puts the “fun” in “funky” with its retro styling, fat tires and playful 199cc single.

Read our 2017 Suzuki VanVan 200 first look review

2017 Suzuki V-Strom 650

2017 Suzuki V-Strom 650 on tour in Bosnia. (Photo by Promiž Bric)
2017 Suzuki V-Strom 650 on tour in Bosnia (Photo by Promiž Bric)

The Wee Strom has been updated for 2017, with styling more like the V-Strom 1000 and a host of other changes.

Read our 2017 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS first ride review

2017 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT

2017 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT
2017 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT

The XT version of the V-Strom 650 features spoked wheels with tubeless tires, hand guards and an engine cowl.

Read our 2017 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT first look review

2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber

2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber.
2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber (Photography by Alessio Barbanti, Matteo Cavallini, Paul Barshon & Freddie Kirns)

Perhaps one of the most attention-getting bikes of 2017, the new Bonneville Bobber has a floating aluminum solo seat pan, a hardtail look and sawed-off peashooter exhausts.

Read our 2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber first ride review

2017 Triumph Bonneville T100

2017 Triumph Bonneville T100
2017 Triumph Bonneville T100

A mash-up of the Bonneville T120’s classic styling and the Street Twin’s “high torque” 900cc parallel twin. Check out our first-ride report on the T100 Black.

Read our 2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black first ride review

2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black

2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black
2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black (Photo by James Martinec)

The T100 Black is aimed at hip, urban riders, with blacked-out components and bodywork in either glossy Jet Black or Matt Black. Check out our first-ride report.

Read our 2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black first ride review

2017 Triumph Street Cup

2017 Triumph Street Cup
2017 Triumph Street Cup (Photography by Alessio Barbanti and Matteo Cavallini)

A new café racer powered by the liquid-cooled, 900cc “high torque” parallel twin.

Read our 2017 Triumph Street Cup first ride review

2017 Triumph Street Scrambler

2017 Triumph Street Scrambler.
2017 Triumph Street Scrambler (Photography by Alessio Barbanti and Matteo Cavallini)

An all-new version of Triumph’s venerable Scrambler, based on the 900cc Street Twin platform and rocking some very cool high-mount exhausts.

Read our 2017 Triumph Street Scrambler first ride review

2017 Triumph Street Triple S

2017 Triumph Street Triple S
2017 Triumph Street Triple S

Triumph has updated its middleweight streetfighter, the Street Triple, giving it a displacement boost for more power, new electronics, updated suspension, revised styling and more. And there are three flavors to choose from, the S, R and RS, with progressively higher levels of power and specification. The S is the least expensive model and makes a claimed 111 horsepower.

Read our 2017 Triumph Street Triple S, R and RS first look review

2017 Triumph Street Triple R

2017 Triumph Street Triple R
2017 Triumph Street Triple R

The Street Triple R is the mid-level model, with 5-horsepower bump (up to 116), additional riding modes, and higher-spec suspension and brakes.

Read our 2017 Triumph Street Triple S, R and RS first look review

2017 Triumph Street Triple RS

2017 Triumph Street Triple RS
2017 Triumph Street Triple RS (Photo by Alessio Barbanti and Matteo Cavallini)

The top-of-the-line Street Triple RS boasts 121 horsepower, a track mode, Showa Big Piston Fork, Öhlins STX40 piggyback reservoir shock, Brembo M50 4-piston radial Monobloc front calipers and a quickshifter.

Read our 2017 Triumph Street Triple RS first ride review

2017 Victory Octane

2017 Victory Octane
2017 Victory Octane (Photo by Barry Hathaway)

Based on the Indian Scout platform, the new Octane kicks it up a notch with 104 horsepower and 76 lb-ft of torque from its liquid-cooled, 60-degree, 1,179cc V-twin. Check out our first-ride report.

Read our 2017 Victory Octane first ride review

Editor’s Note: On January 9, Polaris Industries announced it would shut down Victory Motorcycles, effective immediately. To learn more, read the full announcement.

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2017 Yamaha Bolt

2017 Yamaha Bolt
2017 Yamaha Bolt

The Star Motorcycles cruiser brand got folded back into Yamaha for 2017. And the popular Bolt gets updated with spoked wheels, a new, larger flangeless fuel tank and restyled wire guides.

Read our 2017 Yamaha Bolt/R-Spec first look review

2017 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec

2017 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec
2017 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec

Yamaha calls the Bolt a “performance bobber,” and the R-Spec adds adds remote-reservoir rear shocks, a suede-type seat with colored stitching and special paint and graphics. It rolls on cast wheels, and for 2017 it gets a new, larger flangeless fuel tank and restyled wire guides.

Read our 2017 Yamaha Bolt/R-Spec first look review

2017 Yamaha FZ-09

2017 Yamaha FZ-09.
2017 Yamaha FZ-09 (Photo by Garth Milan)

Yamaha’s feisty triple has been updated for 2017 with new styling, revised ergonomics, traction control, an assist-and-slipper clutch, a fully adjustable fork and standard ABS.

Read our 2017 Yamaha FZ-09 first ride review

2017 Yamaha FZ-10

2017 Yamaha FZ-10
2017 Yamaha FZ-10 (Photo by Brian J. Nelson)

Replacing the venerable FZ-1, the new FZ-10 is powered by the latest-generation crossplane in-line four from the YZF-R1 that’s been tuned for low-end torque. Check out our first-ride report.

Read our 2017 Yamaha FZ-10 first ride review

2017 Yamaha SCR950

2017 Yamaha SCR950
2017 Yamaha SCR950 (Photo by Brian J. Nelson)

Based on the Bolt platform, new SCR950 is Yamaha’s interpretation of an old-school scrambler. Check out our first-ride report.

Read our 2017 Yamaha SCR950 first ride review

2017 Yamaha YZF-R6

2017 Yamaha YZF-R6
2017 Yamaha YZF-R6

A major update for 2017 makes the middleweight YZF-R6 a chip off the R1 block.

Read our 2017 Yamaha YZF-R6 first look review

2017 Zero DS

2017 Zero DS
2017 Zero DS

Zero Motorcycles’ all-electric lineup has gotten lots of updates for 2017, including Z-Force interior permanent magnet (IPM) motors and new higher amperage controllers for increased power, smoother power delivery, increased temperature thresholds and greater efficiency. The Zero DS is the dual-sport model.

Read our 2017 Zero Motorcycles lineup first look review

2017 Zero DSR

2017 Zero DSR
2017 Zero DSR

The Zero DSR offers more power and torque than the Zero DS.

Read our 2016 Zero DSR road test review

2017 Zero FX

2017 Zero FX
2017 Zero FX

The Zero FX is the “stealthfighter” model with a modular, swappable battery.

Read our 2017 Zero Motorcycles lineup first look review

2017 Zero FXS

2017 Zero FXS
2017 Zero FXS

The Zero FXS is the supermoto model with a modular, swappable battery.

Read our 2017 Zero Motorcycles lineup first look review

2017 Zero S

2017 Zero S
2017 Zero S

The Zero S is the sport/streetfighter model.

Read our 2017 Zero Motorcycles lineup first look review

2017 Zero SR

2017 Zero SR
2017 Zero SR

The Zero SR offers more power and torque than the Zero S.

Read our 2017 Zero Motorcycles lineup first look review

Did we forget anything (other than dirt bikes or other non-street-legal motorcycles)? If so, let us know in the comments below.

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13 COMMENTS

  1. Where is the report on the Motus? They have made improvements and upgrades to their bikes. I guess only big buck advertisers get any mention.

  2. C’mon Suzuki , really the Van Van? That is where you throw your extra cash? No no , please dont update the DRZ400! We have all been waiting so long for a VanVan. I mean how can anyone resist an underpowered throw back dumper to the 70’s! Thank you , keep the good decisions coming , you will be at KTM status before you know it!

    • Well, Ed, it’s obvious you haven’t ridden a new Milwaukee-Eight powered Harley-Davidson and, therefore, don’t know what you’re talking about. Seriously.

      • Well Greg, it’s obvious you know only HD. Milwaukee 8 which means 4 valves per cylinder it’s something that Japanese manufactures have applied in their bikes since early 80s. It took HD almost 40 years, but I guess it’s a Harley thing, as any harley person would Say.

        I owned many motorcycle brands and unfortunately few months ago after trying ALL HD models to sayisfy my wife’s low seat requirements I purchased a 2017 fat boy s. The touring models out of questions since they felt like riding my jet ski. My first and last HD product I ever bought unless HD produces something up to date with safety features and better performance. Changing color themes annually won’t cut it for me.

        I concider myself an enthusiastic motorcyclist and not a brand loyalist.

        • I rode a 2014 Street Bob for the last 3 years. The Milwaukee 8 claims to give 10% more power. I just traded in the Street Bob for a 2016 Rocket 3 producing 150hp/150 lbs of torque at the wheel. Milwaukee 8 can go shuffle itself into a depression dug grave. Sorry, HD is simply stuck in the past and got out-powered by not only the Brits but also the Japanese. Nostalgia will only get you so far. Stock my new bike will smoke anything MODIFIED in the HD inventory.

  3. Well, I’d like to see the Yamaha Star Venture without all the upgrades/accessories/gewgaws and have it just as a standard. Actually, I’d like the Road King that way, too.

    I’d like Harley or Yamaha to offer a touring model with a modern V-4.

    I’d like Suzuki to update the Bandit 1250 with cruise control, shift indicator, self-cancelling indicators, heated grips and full analogue gauges – most of those features were standard on the 1983 GS1100E – and maybe 25 more horsepower, but still keep it a 1250FA Bandit.

  4. So, on the topic of the Kawi’s, I’d love to see an X-1000 …
    Cruiser wise (my current ride) I’d love a Kawi Vulcan S 1200 (had the 650, truly brilliant bike), or some Japanese power cruiser with a modern-retro mashup in the looks department.

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